It feels like it just has so many weird edge cases. A stable 2.3 branch that hasn't changed while the 1.2 branch has major security issues punishes you for not

It feels like it just has so many weird edge cases. A stable 2.3 branch that hasn't changed while the 1.2 branch has major security issues punishes you for not using the 1.x version. A regularly updated 1.x branch for docs/security looks like you're doing fine even though the project is on 3.x and deprecating soon. Perhaps as a vague guide to point to potential issues, sure.